The Fountains at Bronson Place
1700 Bronson Way
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
A new semester of Watermark University
starts this month! Check out the fifty
courses in our Spring 2019 catalog and
find something to invoke thought, ignite your artistic passion,
sooth your soul or energize your body. There's something for
everyone, from Coin Collecting to Tai Chi. Times and dates are
subject to change, so please consult the monthly calendar and
building postings for updated information and detailed
descriptions of each class.
If you've ever tried Paklava (the Armenian take on Baklava) you
know that it is a delicious pastry brought to the United States from
the Mediterranean and Middle East regions. While making it
yourself may seem an intimidating task, it's really not all that
difficult to make. It does take some practice and patience to create
perfection though. Join Community Life Associate, Tania Kazanjian
to learn the basics of creating Paklava at home, and sample some
authentic Armenian Paklava!
Class meets on Friday, January 4 at 3:00 p.m. in the Activity Room
Watermark University
January 7, 2019: At 2:00 a ride to Peace,
Love, and Donuts
January 13, 2019: At 3:30 a Family &
Friends Social for Coffee & Donuts in
the activity room
January 23, 2019: At noon a lunch
outing at Bilbos
January 27, 2019: At 3:30 a Birthday
Party for January Birthdays in the
activity room
January 29, 2019: At 3:00 a visit from
the Portage Senior Band in the Town
Center Auditorium
Special Events & Outings
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January 2019
The Gardens
Welcome to 2019! Each year
we wrap up the year with
celebrations and family
gatherings, and then January
1st creeps up on us and we
realize that we're about to
begin another new year. What
does that mean to you? While
you may no longer make
resolutions for things like your health, financial well-being, and
other specific goals for your wellness, it's important that we all
take on the new year with a focus on what we will do to continue
living an invigorating life. Will you read through the Watermark
University catalog and find a class in which you can learn a new
hobby or study the changing world in a new way? Will you pick up
a new fitness class like Tai Chi, Yoga, or Ping Pong to give your
heart and muscles a pick-me-up? Whatever it is, remember that
there is always room in our lives to introduce something new. Don't
be afraid to challenge yourself, and have a great year!
In With theNew! Swelling of the legs, feet and ankles is a
common problem in seniors. The
medical term for this is edema. Edema is
the trapping of excess fluid in any part
of the body, but occurs most commonly
in the ankles, legs and feet. Usually
swelling of the legs and feet comes on
gradually and may not be noticed
immediately. If edema is accompanied
by shortness of breath, difficulty
breathing, chest pain or one leg is
swollen while the other one isn’t, the
patient should seek immediate medical
evaluation. The treatment of swelling of
the legs and feet depends on the cause
of the edema. The onset of swelling of
the legs, ankle or feet requires an initial
evaluation by a medical care provider to
determine the cause. If you notice the
onset of swelling in your legs, feet or
ankles, have it checked out.
Path to Well-Being
Some of our friends in the Gardens like to be on the move. Whenever,
there are activities elsewhere in the Fountains such as the Town By
Center they like to get out and visit. They end up "killing to birds with one
stone so to speak because not only are they able to take in new sights of
the Town Center they are also able to get in some exercise. For those of
our friends in the Gardens who aren't able to walk around the very large
community, they are able to engage in Positive Moves every morning in the
den. There they learn exercises that keep their joints and muscles from
becoming stiff. We plan on continuing our exercise regiment into the new
year in order to stay fit.
Thriving
